Method and apparatus for drying articles
US9540759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/52
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for drying textile material with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes energizing the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), measuring a parameter related to the energization of the RF applicator, determining a drying cycle of operation in the controller based on the measured parameter, and controlling the energization of the RF applicator according to the determination of the drying cycle of operation, wherein the textile material is dried.
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